TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 10 Piece Set vs TakeAlongs Meal Prep Containers: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Rubbermaid
TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 10 Piece Set
PFAS grade
C 70/100
Overall grade
F 52/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
polypropylene plastic containers with lids
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastics from degradation
PossibleLeaching from lid components
ReportedMold and bacterial growth in seals
Rubbermaid
TakeAlongs Meal Prep Containers
PFAS grade
C 70/100
Overall grade
F 52/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
polypropylene (PP) container, polyester gasket
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastics from degradation
PossiblePolyester gasket degradation
ReportedOdor absorption and food flavor transfer
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